How to Help Others (and gain experience!) During COVID-19

Although social distancing is our responsibility, this doesn’t mean our hands are completely tied. Now more than ever, the world needs compassion and people who can help others. The bonus is this counts as experience and you can talk about …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Internship Grant Applications are Open!

COVID-19 may be keeping us all house bound for now, but this is the perfect time to secure opportunities for yourself when things return to normal and with that we are happy to tell you the the Internship Grant Applications …

By Joi Sampson
Joi Sampson Associate Director of Career and Professional Development
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OK, things have changed a little, but there are still great things to do to advance your career!

We miss seeing your faces in the hallways and in our offices but hope you are doing well and adjusting to online classes – and online everything! Although you may think your career preparation has come to a complete halt, there …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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Diversity Programs and Scholarships Opportunities you can apply to!

Did you know that you don’t have to be a Junior to get your foot in the door at a bank? Did you know that there are tons of programs out there that cater to people of all backgrounds and …

By Naim Hernandez
Naim Hernandez Vice President
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Dressing for Interviews and Beyond

Much has been written about dressing for success and dressing for the job you want.  So what’s new here…maybe nothing or maybe you have just become aware of how important dressing is in job search and in job success.  So …

By Marguerite Busetti
Marguerite Busetti Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Dobbs Ferry Campus
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Graduating this year? Interested in a computer science career?

Are you graduating this May or December? Are you looking for a career in computer science?

FDM Group offers a very exciting path to achieve this goal. In February, a group of Mercy students went to learn about FDM Group …

By Liam Ross-Fitzgibbons
Liam Ross-Fitzgibbons Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Bronx Campus
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Are You Graduating in May 2020 and Need a Job?

Congratulations, you are almost done with your degree! No doubt you have worked hard and thought this day would never come. Now you are almost there and you are probably wondering what you will do next and how you will …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VISIT WITH EMPLOYERS

So, you’re going on an employer “trek” or an employer is coming to campus for a career fair or event.

What can you do to stand out from the crowd; to be someone the employer will take note of, engage …

By Julia Wexler
Julia Wexler Director of Employer Relations
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Resume Boosters for Communications Studies and Media Studies Majors

Greetings students! If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to all corners of the Earth for ways to distinguish yourself from your peers (or maybe you’re craving some good ol’ Mercy reading).

If this is indeed you, congratulations! You’ve come …

By Samantha Karpiloff
Samantha Karpiloff Associate Director
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What could you do on a gloomy February day? Apply for summer internships!

The good news is summer will eventually be here – and you are much better off getting a summer internship than staying home or working the same part time job you’ve had since high school… This is your time to experience …

By Mariana Ayerbe
Mariana Ayerbe Deputy Director, Career Education
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